Piecemakers in Costa Mesa (located at Harbor and Adams) also rents their sewing room to groups. They do have a website (with their contact information) however, I do not know who in their organization you need to speak with, nor their website.

As to meeting up, I think it is a great idea. I know ASG- LA chapter has Sew-In's at least once a quarter and they are a lot of fun. Although, I do end up just talking, talking and more talking and don't get much sewing done

I've been to some ASG sew-ins at the Piecemakers rooms, they worked out well. Matter of fact last one had me sitting with someone who completely inspired my pursuit of an alternate career I'd been toying with (the education has cost me faaaar more than being near the fabric district though! I've now been working 1.5 miles and 6 minutes from Mood L.A. with my beloved F&S down the street and have resisted resisted resisted... )

The OC chapter of ASG is working on our Fashion Show end of March so everyone is pushing for that. Our big Sew-in is in August at Piecemakers and we usually have one in the Spring, but the Show is keeping us all busy right now.

Hi Cat! I was thinking of you the other day and there you popped up!
Hi Karen! We do take credit for your new career!

What Sherrill said :)
Ro, of course you should take credit! It is no coincidence that I decided to go both days and no seats by anyone I already knew so had to meet new friends and be inspired! I'm not quite done with the paralegal certification, this job is still marketing as I've done all along. Ironically, for the same industry, in the same building, floor as where I started marketing 30 years ago! Talk about a chance to "go back knowing now what you didn't know then"!!!

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